POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.

The Ministry Lab is delighted to share eight fabulous presenters in seven amazing in-person/online (hybrid) webinars inviting congregational leaders to explore.

• September 13, 2:00 p.m.:  BELONGING TO SELF:  employ gentle practices to develop mindful self-compassion and grace
• September 20, 2:00 p.m.:  BELONGING IN CALL:  overcome leader loneliness with connection, collaboration, and colleagues
• October 4, 2:00 p.m.:  BELONGING OF FAMILY:  develop emotional awareness to support children, youth, and families
• October 11, 2:00 p.m.:  BELONGING AMONG ELDERS:  share art, joy, and (hi)stories with elders, folx experiencing memory loss and their loved ones and care-givers
• October 25, 2:00 p.m.:  BELONGING WITH GOD:  discover how regular rhythms of rest are God's strategy to return us to our truest sense of belonging
• November 1, 2:00 p.m.:  BELONGING FOR RELATIONSHIP:  Why digital media?  Decentering 'clicks' in favor of knowing an being known.
• November 8, 2:00 p.m.:  BELONGING AMID DIVERSITY:  enjoy music and song as equity-building gifts of hope and radical inclusion

As experiences of division, isolation, and despair engulf so many of us, belonging brings us connection, encouragement, and hope.

Congregational and community leaders, including clergy, faith formation, pastoral care providers, musicians, artists, staff, volunteers, and United Theological Seminary students are encouraged to participate.  Invite a colleague, partner in ministry, or companion to increase your enjoyment and support for translating what you experience and learn into daily life - both personally and congregationally.  Access full descriptions of each webinar.  

Register for the whole series and receive 30% off the individual rate; or register for specific workshops, individually.

Thanks to our ongoing efforts to support clergy well-being, the Minnesota and Dakotas Annual Conferences are able to offer our clergy 50% off the cost.  Be sure to use the special registration page for UMC clergy